# Space Marshals 2 vs Space Survivor

Space Marshals 2 and Space Survivor both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Space Marshals 2's written reviews are positive against 24% of Space Survivor's. Space Marshals 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Space Survivor's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 786). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Survivor is free to download; Space Marshals 2 costs $4.99 up front. Space Marshals 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Survivor sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Space Marshals 2 against 4.8 for Space Survivor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 786 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Space Marshals 2's written reviews are positive against 24% of Space Survivor's.

Space Marshals 2 ships an update fortnightly, Space Survivor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals 2 | Space Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (786 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-2/id1072737282/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 786 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 662 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Gemini Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627439216) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-2/id1072737282)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi wild west adventure as a specialist fighting galactic criminals. This tactical top-down shooter emphasizes stealth and strategic combat, allowing you to use the environment and a variety of tools and weapons to outsmart your enemies.

**Highlights:** Tactical top-down shooter gameplay, Emphasis on stealth and environmental combat, Wide selection of over 70 weapons and gear, 20 missions with performance-based rewards, Multiple enemy factions to engage, MFi controller and iCloud save support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ava Mission Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💎 Fantastic sequel
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Bugs/glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Repetitive missions
- 🕹️ Short campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Invisible walls
- Progress not saving
- Freezing during gameplay
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Difficulty settings
- Multiplayer mode
- Character switching
- Melee combat system


### Space Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041)

Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Develop fighter jets, Combat mecha development, Strategic combat against aliens, Planet clearing missions, 3D graphics and interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pursue Victory 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent card | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Offline progress
- 🔒 Facebook login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🔍 Progression issues
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timers not working correctly
- Connectivity issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Progression blocked at certain levels
- Rewards and resources not being awarded properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved progression system
- Customization options
- Better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Marshals 2 free?

Space Marshals 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space Survivor free?

Space Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals 2 or Space Survivor?

Space Marshals 2 is rated higher. Space Marshals 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 786 ratings, while Space Survivor averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Space Marshals 2 or Space Survivor have ads?

Space Survivor shows ads; Space Marshals 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals 2 or Space Survivor?

Space Marshals 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Space Survivor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Marshals 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Space Survivor on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*